In The Garden
The Statler Brothers Lyrics


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(Austin C. Miles)

I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The son of God discloses.

And he walks with me and he talks with me
And he tells me I am his own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.

--- Instrumental ---

He speaks and the sound of his voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that he gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.

And he walks with me and he talks with me
And he tells me I am his own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.





None other has ever known...

Overall Meaning

The Statler Brothers' song In the Garden is a hymn that speaks of the peace and intimacy that a person can experience through prayer and reflection, particularly in a garden or natural setting. The first stanza describes the singer's solitude in the garden, as he listens to the voice of Jesus Christ. The second stanza speaks of the beauty of the sound of Christ's voice, which is said to quiet the singing of birds. The chorus emphasizes the connection and bond the singer feels with Christ, as they walk and talk together.


The lyrics are poetic and powerful, expressing a deep sense of peace and comfort that can be found in spending time with God. The garden setting is a powerful metaphor for the beauty and tranquility of the relationship between the singer and Christ, which is intimate and private. The imagery of the roses covered with dew evokes a sense of freshness and renewal, while Christ's voice is said to be sweeter than the birds' songs.


Overall, In the Garden is a hymn that inspires reflection and contemplation, urging listeners to seek out moments of solitude and connection with God. Its simple, yet profound lyrics resonate with many people, and the song has become a beloved classic in the genre of Christian hymns.


Line by Line Meaning

I come to the garden alone
I come to spend some quiet time in solitude


While the dew is still on the roses
While the morning dew is still fresh on the flowers


And the voice I hear falling on my ear
And I hear a voice in my mind


The son of God discloses.
Which I believe to be the voice of Jesus Christ revealing Himself to me


And he walks with me and he talks with me
Jesus is present with me and we have conversations


And he tells me I am his own
Jesus reassures me that I belong to Him


And the joy we share as we tarry there
We experience a deep sense of joy being together in this garden


None other has ever known.
No one else can understand the depth of this unique experience


--- Instrumental ---
An interlude without vocals


He speaks and the sound of his voice
Jesus speaks to me and His voice is sweet and calming


Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
His voice is so sweet that even the birds stop singing to hear Him


And the melody that he gave to me
Jesus also gives me a beautiful melody to cherish


Within my heart is ringing.
That melody resonates within my heart and brings me peace


And he walks with me and he talks with me
Jesus continues to be present with me and we still converse


And he tells me I am his own
He confirms again that I am His and He is mine


And the joy we share as we tarry there
We continue to experience a unique joy together in this garden


None other has ever known.
No one else can comprehend the beauty of this fellowship




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@mc983

My dad always sang this to me,brings backwoods memories

@carolsuegedling9941

My Mother sang this all of my life. I can just hear her singing in Gods choir!!! I’m 74 and will sing with them one day because Jesus paid for our sins on the cross!!!

@user-lm8vi7nh3s

Hallelujah. Amen. You werd so blessed

@dawnlake5850

This is one of my favorite songs that I've heard of a long time ago and it really hit me pretty hard when I heard it on my tablet right now because it was one of my dad's favorite songs.

@user-lm8vi7nh3s

The Statlers bring these old favorites right back up to top place.. I love all these old hymns

@JudyWhewell-rp9tu

I love the voices of them all❤

@Angel756Hannah

It was my Dad's favorite song, too. I miss him, but know he is safe in the arms of Jesus and he can now walk in that garden. Love this music!!

@jerseytomato100

The gospel song was my favorite part of their TV show. They sounded amazing, loved Jimmy's high notes.

@judithoverfield9179

This has to be one of my all time gospel songs.  I get the shivers when I hear it.  I love the harmony the Statler Brothers have.  Thank you so much for uploading this song as well as the others.  It is so very much appreciated by a lot of people.

@ihatezaxbysihatedominos9849

It is but it makes me sad because my Mimi who is no longer with us loved it-but I know where she is, and He walks with her.

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